Item: ProjectLibre
Rating: 8
Author: Cathy P

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

As a free alternative to Microsoft office suite, ProjectLibre is more than sufficient for our business needs. With more functionality than Google Sheets/docs/etc, it's a great in between option.

Pros and Cons

Spreadsheet functionality (better than Google Sheets)
Desktop downloads (highly functional, not internet-dependant
Document formatting for printing

Some tools are difficult to find (different shortcuts than typical)
user interface isn't the prettiest or most intuitive (just takes some getting used to compared to Google alternatives)

Return on Investment

Saved money not having to purchase Office
Integrates well with all current systems/files (very low learning curve to switch)
Mirrors Office/Google functionality close enough to learn quickly

Alternatives Considered

Google Sheets

ProjectLibre is more customizeable and has greater functionality than Google Sheets. Though not as intuitive or visually appealing in design, they have the tools you need once you learn them

Key Insights

Do you think ProjectLibre delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with ProjectLibre's feature set?

Yes

Did ProjectLibre live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of ProjectLibre go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy ProjectLibre again?

Yes

Great for complex spreadsheets, project roadmapping, and Gantt charts. Assigning tasks and responsibilities within a project is very easy. Spreadsheets are just as functional as Microsoft and can be copied over to other programs via csv.

Not as great for presentations or reports that require detailed visual/graphic design, doesn't have the same level of quality pre-formatted templates that other programs have.

Great free/inexpensive alternative to Office, more functional than Google Sheets

Overall Satisfaction with ProjectLibre